Polyethylene imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $27.3 million of polyethylene in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 15.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 8.9K t |
Where Namibia imports polyethylene from
Most of the value came from South Africa (44%), United States (32%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+529% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.0M | 44% |
| United States | $8.8M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 13% |
| South Korea | $905K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $813K | 3% |
| Belgium | $580K | 2.1% |
| France | $159K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $142K | 0.5% |
| China | $122K | 0.5% |
| India | $103K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 41% |
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 28% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 19% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 13% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 51% above the world average of $1.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia polyethylene imports (HS 3901): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported polyethylene worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by the United States (32%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3901.10 (41% of the value) and 3901.20 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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